Chapter IV

Showeth God's answer to the Soul that is hungry for His Sacrament.

" O MAN, I have heard thy prayer,

" And all that is Mine to do, I will perform.

" I will answer the grieving of thine heart,

" And in thee will I work, according to thy faith.

" Be of good heart, bold, and undaunted,

" And I will fulfil all thy desire.

" I will Myself be Food for thee ;

" I will serve up the Feast, and I will be thine Host9:

" Turn thee, turn thee wholly unto Me.

" My Flesh hath been well prepared 10

" Upon the Cross, for thy redemption ;

" My Blood is warm and living,

" Permeating body and soul.

" Come, let us eat and drink together : 60

" Think thou on My Passion and My Death,

" And on My Everlasting Love ;

" Live in the thought Thereof, and thou shalt be at peace.

" Beloved, I understand so well

" Thine eager longing for My Sacrament.

" Behold, the Sacrifice of the Mass is all prepared ;

" And Thereof, if thou art ready, thou mayest, indeed, partake."